You are reading

Japanese Crepe Shop To Open On 30th Ave

IMG_3784

Nov. 19, 2015 By Michael Florio

A Japanese crepe chain will soon open a branch in Astoria.

T-Swirl Crepe will open at 36-16 30th Ave. within the next two months, according to Jerry Lin, manager at the company’s headquarters.

T-Swirl Crepe has a number of shops around the country, including a shop in Texas, California and eight that are either open or coming soon in New York, including in Flushing, White Plains, Brooklyn and several in Manhattan.

The Astoria location will be the newest to join this group. Lin said Astoria stood out to the company due to the large amount of Manhattan residents moving to the neighborhood.

30th Avenue specifically appealed to them due to the large amount of foot traffic.

“There are a lot of restaurants and a lively feel to 30th Avenue,” he said. “There are a lot of young people who come to 30th Avenue.”

This location will have the same menu as their other locations. The menu is made up of both sweet crepes, such as the blueberry NY cheesecake, banana chocolate and wild berry crepes and salad crepes, such as the chicken teriyaki, shrimp avocado and smoked salmon crepe.

However, customers will be able to create their own crepe if what they want is not on the menu, Lin said.

The crepes are made from 100 percent gluten free rice flour batter. The crepes, which are hand rolled in theScreen Shot 2015-11-19 at 4.25.39 PM shop, are prepared similarly to a cone, to allow customers to eat them on the go.

“This is a new style of crepe,” Lin said.

Lin said that these Japanese style crepes vary from French crepes, which often use nutella, chocolate sauce and powdered sugar.

“We offer a much larger variety,” Lin said. “Customers will have a lot more choices.”

The shop will also offer milk shakes and coffee.

This is not the only Japanese crepe shop opening on 30th Avenue. Another one is opening on the other side of Steinway Street.

Brother Crepe, located at 42-02 30th Ave., is a Japanese crepe shop that will also offer bubble tea, smoothies, coffee and fresh juice, according to signage that recently went up.

A construction worker said the shop should be open in mid-December, but the owner did not respond to requests for comment.

More information on T-Swirl Crepe is available online here.

email the author: news@queenspost.com

One Comment

Click for Comments 

Leave a Comment
Reply to this Comment

All comments are subject to moderation before being posted.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Recent News

Advocates urge passage of New York for All Act as Assembly session nears end

Jun. 16, 2025 By Jimmy Robles

As the State Senate concluded its legislative session on Thursday, immigrant rights advocates renewed calls for lawmakers to pass the New York for All Act before the Assembly adjourns on Tuesday, June 17. The proposed legislation, along with several other immigration-related bills, remains pending as the clock winds down on this year’s session.

Queens gun buyback takes 74 firearms off streets, including ghost guns and assault weapons: DA

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Monday that 74 firearms were taken off the streets at the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York in Jamaica during a gun buyback event on Saturday, June 14. The weapons were exchanged for bank cards pre-loaded with cash, with no identification required and no questions asked.

“Gun buybacks serve as a critical tool for reducing gun violence and promoting public safety within our communities,” Katz said. “This Saturday, working with the NYPD and clergy leaders in Jamaica, we received 74 surrendered guns — including five automatic weapons. As a result, these firearms will not be used to cause heartache and tragedy.”

Queens Distance Runners hosts second annual track meet at St. John’s University, spotlighting Olympian and local talent

Jun. 16, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

Dozens of runners gathered at the DaSilva Field Track in St. John’s University for the second annual track meet last month. Hosted by Queens Distance Runners (QDR), a grassroots running organization, the sporting competition welcomed sprinters and distance runners of all skill levels to test their abilities, vying for the podium in track events from 100 meters to 5,000 meters.

Western Queens lawmakers back DOT’s 31st Street bike lane redesign

June 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas and Council Member Tiffany Cabán issued a joint statement voicing strong support for the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) proposed redesign of 31st Street in Astoria, which includes the installation of eight-foot-wide protected bike lanes beneath the elevated N/W subway tracks.